1956 AC Ace vs. 1956 Daihatsu Bee
To start off, both 1956 AC Ace and 1956 Daihatsu Bee were released in the same year (1956). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,971 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 AC Ace is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 AC Ace (123 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 1956 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 AC Ace should accelerate faster than 1956 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 AC Ace weights approximately 379 kg more than 1956 Daihatsu Bee. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1956 AC Ace (167 Nm) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Daihatsu Bee. (36 Nm). This means 1956 AC Ace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Daihatsu Bee.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 AC Ace | 1956 Daihatsu Bee | |
| Make | AC | Daihatsu |
| Model | Ace | Bee |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 356 cc |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 20 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 36 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 515 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1290 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2000 mm |
